Definitions beginning with H.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 565.90
in effect565.90. - Definitions beginning with H.
Habitable. Suitable for a person to live in. References to habitable spaces, areas, and portions of dwellings or principal structures shall include kitchens, hallways, bathrooms, closets, and unfinished areas easily converted to livable spaces, such as attics and basements, but does not include an attached accessory use designed or intended to be used for the parking of vehicles. References to habitable buildings shall include all habitable spaces and all attached structures to the habitable space including an attached accessory use designed or intended to be used for the parking of vehicles.
Height, structure or building. The vertical distance from the natural grade measured either at the curb level or at a point ten (10) feet away from the front center of the structure or building, whichever is closer, to the top of the highest point of the structure, unless otherwise exempted or defined in this ordinance. Where the roof is the highest point of the structure, height is measured to the top of the highest point of the roof on a flat or shed roof, the deck line on a mansard roof, or the average distance between the eave edge and the ridge level for gable, hip and gambrel roofs. Dormers exceeding fifty (50) percent of the building width below a gable, hip and gambrel roof shall be included in the measured vertical distance. On a corner lot, height shall be measured on that side of a building facing the front lot line. On a through lot, height shall be measured on that side of a building facing the front lot line where the natural grade is lowest.
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Height, structure or building
Home occupation. An occupation or profession carried on by a member of the household residing on the premises, conducted as an incidental and accessory use of a residential use. Also referred to as live-work.
Hoop house. A temporary or permanent structure typically made of, but not limited to, piping or other material covered with translucent material for the purposes of growing food or ornamental crops. A hoop house is considered more temporary than a greenhouse.
Hospital. An establishment where patients are admitted for medical, surgical, or psychiatric treatment for outpatient and/or inpatient, overnight accommodation.
Hospitality residence. A facility owned and operated by a non-profit organization that provides temporary housing to families of children being treated for life-threatening illnesses.
Hotel or hostel. An establishment containing rooming units providing short-term, temporary lodging accommodations to the general public, with rooms having access to the outside through an interior hallway connected to the main lobby of the building, and which may provide additional services such as restaurants, meeting rooms, entertainment, and recreational facilities. A hotel shall not include any use which could be defined as a motel.
Hours open to the public. The time during which a use is open to or does receive clients, customers, members, or guests.
Hydroponics. The growing of food or ornamental crops, in a water and fertilizer solution containing the necessary nutrients for plant growth.
(Ord. No. 2025-023, § 89, 5-15-2025)
Source: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Park and Recreation Board Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=MICOOR_TIT20ZOCO_CH565DE_565.90DEBEHFetched: 11/2/2026